1989 Clemson Tigers football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1989 Clemson Tigers football Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 11 12 10–2 5–2 Danny Ford 11th full, 12th overall Option 4–3 Wesley McFadden Chris Morocco Memorial Stadium Gator Bowl champion Gator Bowl W Won 27–7 vs. West Virginia The 1989 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Danny Ford, who was serving his final season as head coach at Clemson. The Tigers played their home games in Memorial Stadium. The Tigers finished the 1989 season with a 10–2 record and defeated West Virginia 27–7 in the 1989 Gator Bowl. Schedule 1989 AP Eastern September 2 1:00 p.m. w y 12 Furman 1 (I-AA) Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 30–0 80,508 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109793153/tigers-defense-keeps-paladins-bottled-up/ The Charlotte Observer Tigers defense keeps Paladins bottled up September 3, 1989 September 18, 2022 Newspapers.com September 9 7:30 p.m. w y y 10 Florida State 16 Doak Campbell Stadium Tallahassee, FL rivalry ESPN 34–23 61,897 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-clemson-hands-fsu-a-34/140177452/ The Tampa Tribune Clemson hands FSU a 34–23 'routrooskie' September 10, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com September 16 7:00 p.m. w y y 7 Virginia Tech Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA 27–7 47,152 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-tigers-use-defense-lightning/140142057/ The State Tigers use defense, lightning bolts to rip Tech September 17, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 12:00 p.m. w 7 Maryland Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC JPS 31–7 77,301 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-seventh-ranked-tig/140177585/ Florence Morning News Seventh-ranked Tigers tackle Terps September 24, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 12:00 p.m. l y 7 Duke Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC JPS 17–21 22,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-duke-beats-odds-clemson/140156542/ The Herald Duke beats odds, Clemson October 1, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 2:30 p.m. w 15 Virginia Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC CBS 34–20 80,638 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-virginiaclem/140155770/ Richmond Times-Dispatch ...Virginia–Clemson story familiar one October 8, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 1:00 p.m. l y 14 Georgia Tech Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC rivalry 14–30 81,550 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-clemson-clobbered-30/140177764/ Detroit Free Press Clemson clobbered, 30–14 October 15, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 4:00 p.m. w NC State 12 Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC Textile Bowl ESPN 30–10 81,569 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-tigers-wrap-up-pack/140177986/ The Greenville News Tigers wrap up Pack October 22, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 1:00 p.m. w 22 Wake Forest Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 44–10 71,335 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-item-clemson-dismantles-wake-forest/140178086/ The Item Clemson dismantles Wake Forest 44–10 October 29, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 12:00 p.m. w y 21 North Carolina Kenan Memorial Stadium Chapel Hill, NC JPS 35–3 44,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-henderson-tigers-whip-heels/140178191/ The Herald Henderson, Tigers whip Heels November 5, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 7:30 p.m. w y y 15 South Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC rivalry ESPN 45–0 74,509 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-clemson-thrashes-u/140141689/ The News and Observer Clemson thrashes USC, 45–0 November 19, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com December 30 8:00 p.m. w y y 14 West Virginia 17 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl ESPN 27–7 82,911 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-clemson-harasses-ha/140139255/ The Orlando Sentinel Clemson harasses Harris in coasting to Gator Bowl victory December 31, 1989 February 3, 2024 Newspapers.com1989 Clemson Tigers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC February 3, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/1989-schedule.html Personnel Incoming recruiting class Source:1989 Clemson Tigers football roster http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010406aab.html Clemson University Department of Athletics September 18, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090901013502/http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010406aab.html September 1, 2009 live Nick Blinsky (C; Struthers, Ohio; Struthers HS) Rodney Blunt (TB; Pensacola, Florida; Pine Forest HS) Brentson Buckner (MG; Columbus, Georgia; Carver HS) Greg Burk (FB; Lawton, Oklahoma; Lawton HS) Pat Burris (DB; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Northwestern HS) Arthur Bussie (OLB; Camden, New Jersey; Camden HS) Darren Calhoun (LB; McCormick, South Carolina; McCormick HS) Jason Davis (WR; Pensacola, Florida; Pine Forest HS) Steve Derriso (LB; Huntsville, Alabama; Grissom HS) Garth Fennigan (QB; Harlingen, Texas; Harlingen HS) Eric Geter (CB; Newnan, Georgia; Newnan HS) Tyrone Gibson (LB; Hartsville, South Carolina; Hartsville HS) Rudy Harris (TB; Brockton, Massachusetts; Brockton HS) David Hogue (OG; New Castle PA; Laurel HS) Brent LeJeune (OT; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Barbe HS) Richard Moncrief (QB; Montgomery, Alabama; Davis HS) Robert O'Neal (CB; Clarkston, Georgia; Clarkston HS) Thad Ridgley (FB; Ambridge, Pennsylvania; Ambridge HS) Larry Ryans (CB; Greenwood, South Carolina; Greenwood HS) Stacy Seegars (MG; Kershaw, South Carolina; Andrew Jackson HS) Ashley Sheppard (OLB; Greenville, North Carolina; North Pitt HS) Tyrone Simpson (DT; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Northwestern HS) Terry Smith (WR; Clemson, South Carolina; Daniel HS) Daniel Telley (OLB; Anderson, South Carolina; T.L.Hanna HS) Franklin Thomas (TE; New Orleans, Louisiana; St. Augustine HS) James Trapp (SS; Lawton, Oklahoma; Lawton HS) Scott Vaughn (OT; Phillipsburg, New Jersey; Phillipsburg HS) Pierre Wilson (DT; Jackson, Mississippi; Provine HS) Roster 1989 Clemson Tigers f 41 Jr Doug Thomas Doug Thomas (American football) WR y 44 So Levon Krikland LB y https://web.archive.org/web/20121112083813/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/clem/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/1989roster.pdf *Danny Ford Robert McFarland – Graduate assistant Depth chart Source:1989 Clemson Tigers football roster http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/clem/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/1989roster.pdf Clemson University Department of Athletics September 18, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112083813/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/clem/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/1989roster.pdf November 12, 2012 live Option 4-3 Yes No Yes Chris Morocco DeChane Cameron Michael Carr Terry Allen Joe Henderson Charlie James Wesley McFadden Tony Kennedy Junior Hall Rodney Fletcher Chip Davis Fernandez West Jamie Penland Gary Cooper Doug Thomas Robbie Spector Jamie Penland Stacy Fields Chris Twiss Mike Berry Bruce Bratton Les Hall Chris Ogle Jeb Flesch David Pluckett Jamison Temples Hank Phillips Mike Brown John Harris Eric Harmon Mike Samnik Ron Wessinger Stacy Long Kelvin Hankins Mark Shirley Doug Brewster Kenzil Jackson Dorian Mariable WLB Ed McDaniel Vince Taylor Shane Scott MLB Levon Kirkland Wayne Simmons Daniel Telley OLB James Lott Norris Brown Chris Hart Arlington Nunn Tyron Mouzon Marc Taylor Dexter Davis Mitch Belton Lee Kendall Jerome Henderson Tony Mauney David Joye John Johnson Wayne Harps Jeff Taylor Vance Hammond Danny Sizer David Davis Rob Bodine Al Richard Otis Moore Chester McGlockton Chris Gardocki Scott Davis Chris Gardocki Chet Horton 85 85 No Coaching staff Danny Ford – Head coach Chuck Reedy – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Bill Oliver – Defensive coordinator/inside linebackers – Co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs – Assistant head coach/tackles and tight ends – Associate head coach/offensive guards and centers – Defensive tackles – Running backs/special teams Miles Aldridge – Defensive linebackers Woody McCorvey – Recruiting coordinator/wide receivers References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers football seasons Category:Gator Bowl champion seasons Clemson Tigers football